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M2.5 Depth: 117.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 10:38:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Departamento Famatina, La Rioja (Argentina) on July 19, 2026 at 10:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Argentina: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 10 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117 km
Intermediate
117 km
117 km — shallower than the regional average (146.9 km)
Regional average: 146.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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